St. Patrick's Day is well celebrated in Rockland County with a parade and many activities. Dance competitions and of course food, singing, too.
While I can claim an Irish heritage, it's not a green one but an orange one. Never bothered me when I was younger but often received comments, some not so nice. I had an orange jumper I wore on St. Patrick's Day. Wore it to Duquesne U located on a hill over looking Pittsburgh. Mt English class contained most of the basketball tea,, a powerhouse in those day. I recieved laughter and the shaking of heads but also an invite for coffee. With seven escorts the day was great.
I also had the chance to visit the town where my Irish ancestor left to come to the un Bellenahinch. I'm sure I've spelled this worng. A town built on a hill but pretty.
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Interesting post. What is the meaning of the color orange in Ireland? Just wondering. Raised in France and living in Arizona, I never heard of orange being linked to Ireland. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOrange Irish are protestant and there has in the past been much fighting among the two sides
DeleteUlster men! Yes...you can also be an Protestant Irish person, although you are probably (genetically Scots+Irish) from way back. That mixing, I understand, has been going on (travel is easy in both directions) since Long before Christianity arrived.
DeleteGaelic names are so hard to pronounce! One of my aunties lived in Augnahunshin and I'm darn sure I spelled that name wrong.
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Paddy's day to you too!